Blue White Lord Harihara Pattachitra Mask – Handmade Paper Mache Wall Hanging, 6 Inch

A powerful philosophical concept rendered in paper and paint: HariHara represents the unified form of Vishnu (Hari) and Shiva (Hara). Split vertically down the center, one half showcases the serene blue and gentle ornamentations of Vishnu, while the other features the fierce ascetic motifs, third eye, and ash-grey tones of Shiva. A masterful piece of sacred art that balances duality on a single plane.

At a glance

• Hand-sculpted and hand-painted by artisan Kesab Maharana, Raghurajpur

• Traditional Mukha Chitra technique — dual-form iconography

• Size: 12 cm x 7 cm x 16 cm, lightweight, ready to wall-mount

• Half-Vishnu, half-Shiva split composition in traditional pigments

The craft Called Mukha Chitra ("face painting") in Odisha, this technique pairs clay-mould sculpting with layered paper and the same natural pigments used in Pattachitra painting. It comes from Raghurajpur and neighbouring Danda Sahi — villages just outside Puri where this craft was never revived for tourism; it simply never stopped.

The artisan Kesab Maharana works the traditional way, start to finish — modelling, layering, and painting himself. In a village where nearly every home has a craftsperson in it, his focus on getting the fine detail right is its own quiet reputation.

Specs: Papier-mâché over hand-sculpted clay mould, chalk-primed, hand-painted · Size: 12 cm x 7 cm x 16 cm · Origin: Raghurajpur, Odisha · Ready to wall-hang. Minor variation piece to piece is normal — it's the hand, not a flaw.

Care: Keep dry, away from humidity and direct sun for long hours. Dust with a soft, dry cloth only.

Every artisan we work with is named, not anonymous — this mask ships with that story attached.